UNIT 1.
INTRODUCTION OF
KEY CONCEPTS OF
LITERACY
Objectives
Compare the basic concepts of the
01 Traditional and 21st Literacies and Skills
Explain the features and critical
02 attributes of the 21st Century Literacies
Application of 21st Century Teaching and
03 Learning
TRADITIONAL
LITERACIES
TRADITIONAL
LITERACY
The traditional literacy
skillset covers reading,
writing, speaking, and
listening in a way that lets
us communicate
effectively and make
sense of the world.
Functional
Literacy
may be defined as the
ability to comprehend
and use communication
media (Bereiter &
Scardamalia 2005)
Early/ Emergent Literacy
Teale( 1987) described emergent literacy as the early
signs of reading and writing demonstrated by young
children, even before they begin to take formal
instruction to reading and writing and such early
signs and ways are recognized by most adults.
Teale (1982)viewed literacy as the result of
children’s involvement in reading activities
facilitated by literate adults.
Basic Literacy
and Skills
Basic literacy skills
include reading,
writing, listening,
and speaking.
21 CENTURY
st
LITERACIES
Globalization and Multicultural
Literacy
Global Literacy:
Promoting awareness and action on global
issues like climate change and peace (e.g.,
incorporating global issues into classroom
discussions).
Globalization and
Multicultural Literacy
Multicultural Literacy:
Understanding diverse
perspectives and cultural
backgrounds to create a more
just world (e.g., addressing
racial discrimination)
Social Literacy
Developing interpersonal
skills to interact
effectively with students,
parents, and stakeholders
(e.g., emphasizing the
importance of social skills
for educators)
Media Literacy
Teaching students to
critically analyze media
messages and understand
their impact (e.g., integrating
lessons on media literacy
into the curriculum).
Financial Literacy
Equipping students with financial
management skills to navigate the
complexities of personal finance
(e.g., budgeting and managing
classroom resources).
Digital Literacy
Providing students with the
skills to use digital
technologies for learning and
communication (e.g.,
integrating technology and
multimedia into instruction).
Eco-literacy:
Teaching students about ecological
systems and principles for sustainable
living (e.g., incorporating lessons on
environmental conservation and
sustainability).
Arts and Creativity
Literacy:
Fostering creativity and
artistic expression in
students through various art
forms (e.g., integrating
visual and theater arts into
the curriculum).
Features of
21 Century
st
Teaching
21 Century Teacher
st
They’re Adaptive
Lifelong Learners
Are Tech Savvy
Know How to Collaborate
Are Forward Thinking
Advocates for Profession
Critical Attributes
of 21 Century
st
Education
Integrated and Interdisciplinary
Technologies and Multimedia
Global Classrooms
Creating and adapting to constant
personal and social change and
lifelong learning
Student- Centered
21st Century Skills
Project- based and Research Driven
Relevant, rigorous and real world
Basic Strategies for
Developing Literacies
Making Connections
Visualizing
Inferring
Questioning
Determining Importance
Synthesizing
Thank you!
Group 1
Gonzales, Arnold
Macandog, Mary Juanna
Tupas, Jan Louis
Zorilla, Rica Pearl